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Joretha Lockhart Named
Next Principal of Lakeland
Elementary School
Special to THE VIEW 38002
Longtime assistant principal Joretha Lockhart was
announced to the LES
faculty this morning as the
next principal of Lakeland
Elementary School. She
will officially take over the
role in July and will serve
as the first principal of the
school under the banner of
the new Lakeland School
System. Current principal
Marcia Crouch, who is
retiring at the end of the
school year, will work
closely with Lockhart to
ensure a smooth transition.
Lockhart has served LES
as assistant principal since
the school opened 13 years
ago. Prior to that she was a
classroom teacher at Southwind Elementary School.
Lockhart received her
bachelor’s degree from the
University of Memphis and
a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction
f r o m
Union
University. She
a l s o
went on
to earn
her Education Specialist
degree from Union. Her
husband is a principal in the
Shelby County Schools
system, and they have two
sons.
The LES faculty erupted
into applause and cheers at
the announcement by LSS
superintendent Dr. Ted
Horrell this morning, and
gave Lockhart a standing
ovation. Lockhart says, “I
will work to make sure
every student, parent,
teacher, staff member, and
community member feels
important and involved in
the place I call home, Lakeland Elementary School.”
The Lakeland Elementary PTA is proud to
announce that our 6th annual auction was amazingly
successful, raising over $20,000, and also a ton of fun.
It was truly an evening to remember! Thank you SO
much to all of the volunteers who gave unselfishly of
themselves and worked very hard for this wonderful
event. We also want to thank the businesses that
donated and our sponsors, many of which have
partnered with us for multiple years.
Lakeland ES 4th Graders Tour Downtown Memphis
Special to THE VIEW 38002
On the beautiful
morning of April 16th at
Lakeland Elementary,
excited 4th grade students
and many of their parents
boarded charter buses and
headed on a remarkable
and memorable field trip
to downtown Memphis.
Each of the 4 buses was
equipped with a very
knowledgeable guide. As
students and parents made
their way from one
location to the next, the
guide gave a tour of all the
sites that were passed.
One of the stops was to
Jacob Burkle's estate,
Slave
Haven:
Underground Railroad
Museum. On this stop,
students and parents
toured the home of Jacob
Burkle. A guide gave
everyone a glimpse of
what life was like for
slaves from being captured
in Africa, to the trip to
America, and finally what
life was like for the slaves
once
they
were
auctioned. Students were
able to see with their own
eyes the trap door that was
used to harbor run-away
slaves.
Another stop made was
to the First Tennessee
Bank downtown. Students
were guided through a
huge historical mural that
was created by Edward
Faiers. Since 4th grade
students study Tennessee
history, this was extremely
relevant.
The mural is divided
into 3 sections for the
different sections in
Tennessee-- West, Middle,
and East. Each section
shows important people
and events throughout
history including the
Yellow Fever Epidemic
and the rescue of 32
people on the Mississippi
River by Tom Lee. The
guide quizzed the 4th
graders about different
people or events, and they
showed their knowledge
by answering all of her
questions.
Another stop on the
field trip was A. Schwab's,
a store that is preserving
Memphis' history with
authentic artifacts and
merchandise. A lunch stop
was made at Martyr's
Park, a park named after
those who didn't flee
Memphis during the 1878
Yellow Fever Epidemic
but stayed to help care for
the sick.
The Lorraine Motel
was also on the
tour. Students and parents
were able to see where
Martin Luther King, Jr.
was assassinated and hear
of the events that led to the
capture of James Earl
Ray.
Finally, the guide told
about Danny Thomas and
his dedication to children,
no matter what race, age,
or economic background
they come from and his
desire to build a hospital
that would care for these
children.
St. Jude is
known around the world
and is a place all students
are proud to say is right
here in our own
backyard.
At the conclusion of the
tour, parents were heard
saying they felt they had
learned as much or more
than the children. It was a
wonderful field trip that
will never be forgotten!
Staff Photo
Clockwise from upper right:
Ms. Louis’s class at the Visitor's Welcome
Center; Mrs. Hume’s students in front of a
sculpture at Martyr's Park; Mrs. Harrison’s
class in the St. Jude garden; Ms. Alvarez’s
students on Beale Street; and Mrs. Herbison’s class also on Beale Street.
Photos Courtesy of LES
Lakeland Holds National Elementary Honor
Society Induction
Special to THE VIEW 38002
On Thursday, April 17,
Lakeland Elementary proudly
initiated rising fourth graders
into their chapter of National
Elementary Honor Society.
Criteria for membership is
based upon the students’
grades, conduct, leadership,
abilities and services they
provide within their school
and community. NEHS promotes Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Responsibility.
Pictured are program participants: Back row l-r: Jace
Lockhart, Vice-President LES
Student Council; Mrs.
Vaught, Chapter Adviser;
Mollie Wright, President LES
Student Council; Mrs.
Kilpatrick, Faculty Representative. Front row l-r: Luke
Hubbard, Chapter Treasurer;
Luke Anderson, Chapter
President; Phoebe Harpole,
Chapter Secretary; and Alyssa
Eric, Chapter Vice-President.
Photos Courtesy of LES
2014 Inductees:
Riley Ball, Riley Barber,
Kathryn Barker, Tanner
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